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Forest City, NC 28043 · infants to school-age · Home daycare: the provider shares the address with families
U and I Child Care Center
- licensed capacity
- 45
- open each week
- 5 days
- a week, county median
- $161
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About
About U and I Child Care Center
U and I Child Care Center is a licensed child care center in Spindale, North Carolina. It is licensed by the state, for up to 45 children, serving infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
It is open Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM.
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education made 15 visits in the last 3 years and cited 47 rules across 7 of them. The visit list, in the state's words, is below.
InfantsSchool-ageAccepts child care subsidy
Ages served: infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
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- Type
- Child care center
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- Hours today
- Closed today
- Licensed capacity
- 45 children
Hours
Hours
| Monday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Wednesday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Thursday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Friday | 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM |
| Saturday | Not listed |
| SundayToday | Not listed |
Programs
Programs and care
| Ages | Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age childrenFrom the state license |
|---|---|
| Child care subsidy | Accepts state child care subsidiesFrom the state license |
| Licensed capacity | 45 childrenFrom the state license |
Cost
Tuition and costs
U and I Child Care Center has not listed its tuition. For comparison, full-time infant care at a child care center in Rutherford County has a median price of $161 a week (U.S. Department of Labor, 2022).
Ask the daycare for its ratesIt has not listed its tuition. The county medians below are a starting point.
Infant
Center$161
Home daycare$142
Toddler
Center$142
Home daycare$108
Preschool
Center$113
Home daycare$113
School age
Center$65
Home daycare$89
State record
Inspection reports for U and I Child Care Center
License
- Status
- Licensed and operating
- License type
- Five Star Center License
- Capacity
- 45 children
- Ages
- Infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children
- License number
- #81000312
Summary
15 visits in the last 3 years · Last visit Apr 7, 2026: no rules cited
Rules cited on 7 of 15 visits · 47 rules in all · 47 corrected
- Records and paperwork 11
- Health, medication and illness 10
- Staff training and qualifications 7
- Safety and hazards 6
- Building, equipment and play areas 4
- Food and nutrition 4
- Discipline and child guidance 3
- Background checks 1
- Safe sleep 1
For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8.
A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
The state lists an adverse action on this permit.
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See all 16 visits
- Apr 7, 2026InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 11, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
The trained staff did not review the EPR Plan annually or when information in the plan changed to ensure all information was current.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Emergency information did not name the child's health care professional.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Parent's medication authorization did not include required information.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
Diaper changing surfaces were not cleaned with a detergent solution and disinfected after each use.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
All children were not held or placed in feeding chairs or other appropriate apparatus to be fed.
The state verified the correction on Dec 22, 2025
A current activity plan was not posted for each group of children for reference.
Corrected during the visit
- Aug 8, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 21, 2025Inspection13 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
The Prevention of Shaken Baby Syndrome and Abusive Head Trauma policy was not reviewed with new staff prior to providing care with children and/or a signed acknowledgement with all the required information was not maintained in the staff person's file.
Corrected during the visit
A child care operator did not notify the Division of any new child care providers, as defined in G.S. 110-90.2(a)(2), who were hired or moved into the child care facility within five business days.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
A valid qualification letter was not on file and available to review at the facility.
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
Child care providers scheduled to work in the infant room, did not complete ITS-SIDS training within two months of employment or did not complete the training every three years. Child care administrators did not complete the ITS-SIDS training within 90 days of employment and every three years thereafter.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in CPR training appropriate to the age of the children in care. Verification of staff completion of the CPR course from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
All staff did not successfully complete certification in First Aid appropriate to the age of children in care. Verification of staff completion of First Aid training from an approved training organization was not in the staff file.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
Prior to the expiration date of the qualification letter, the child care provider did not complete and submit required forms to complete a criminal background check (a qualification letter is valid for a maximum of five years for the date of issuance).
The state verified the correction on Aug 11, 2025
Child care providers, including the director, uncompensated providers, substitute providers, and volunteers did not have the required Emergency Information Form on file on or before the first day of work, which included all the required information and/or the information on the form was not updated as changes occur and at least annually.
Corrected during the visit
Child care providers and uncompensated providers who are not substitute providers or volunteers, including the director did not have a medical report on file prior to employment that was signed by a health care professional and/ or the medical report was older than 12 months.
The state verified the correction on Aug 4, 2025
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
Corrected during the visit
Operator has not scheduled and obtained a fire inspection within 12 months of the previous inspection. Operator did not submit the original approved report to DCDEE within one week of the inspection visit on a form provided by the Division.
Corrected during the visit
- Mar 5, 2025InspectionNo rules cited
Mar 3, 2025Inspection1 rule cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Mar 5, 2025
Jan 13, 2025Inspection6 rules cited
Medication authorization, giving the caregiver standing authorization did not meet the specifications in rule.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Caregivers did not document compliance with visually checking on sleeping infants aged 12 months or younger and/or the documents were not maintained for a minimum of one month.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
A safe indoor and outdoor environment was not provided for the children.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
Running water, soap and individual sanitary towels, or other approved hand-drying devices were not supplied at each lavatory.
The state verified the correction on Jan 23, 2025
- Jul 30, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Jul 24, 2024Inspection4 rules cited
Each child was not attended to in a nurturing and appropriate manner, or in keeping with the child's developmental needs.
The state verified the correction on Jul 30, 2024
Plastic bags, materials that could be torn apart and toy parts small enough to be swallowed were accessible to children under three years of age.
Corrected during the visit
Leftover medicines were not returned to the parent after the course of treatment was completed, after authorization was withdrawn or after authorization had expired and/or medication was not discarded within 72 hours of completion of treatment or withdrawal of authorization.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
All corrosive agents, pesticides, bleaches, detergents, cleansers, polishes, any product which is under pressure in an aerosol dispenser, and any substance which may be hazardous to a child if ingested, inhaled, or handled were not stored in a locked room or cabinet.
The state verified the correction on Aug 2, 2024
- May 13, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Show 6 earlier visits
- May 9, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
- Feb 15, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Feb 1, 2024Inspection9 rules cited
Application for enrollment did not include all required information.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Each child was not immunized as per Article 6 of Chapter 130A and an immunization record was not on file before or within 30 days after admission.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Staff required to receive on-going training had not completed the required number of hours according to their education and experience.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Incident reports were not completed each time a child was injured, it did not include all the information required in rule, it was not signed by the parent and/or it was not maintained in the child's file.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
All equipment and furnishings were not in good repair.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Refrigerator(s) did not maintain a temperature of 45 degrees F. or below.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
The written feeding plan did not include the child's name, parent signature, and/or was not dated when received by the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
Formula and other beverages which require refrigeration were not identified for each child or properly refrigerated.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
A summary of the NC Child Care Law was not given to a parent of every child enrolled in the center.
The state verified the correction on Feb 12, 2024
- Jan 4, 2024InspectionNo rules cited
Dec 15, 2023Inspection1 rule cited
The child care environment was not smoke and/or tobacco free.
The state verified the correction on Dec 15, 2023
- Oct 19, 2023InspectionNo rules cited
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FAQ
Questions about U and I Child Care Center
Is U and I Child Care Center licensed?
Yes. The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists it as licensed and operating.
When was U and I Child Care Center last inspected?
The North Carolina Division of Child Development and Early Education lists the most recent visit on April 7, 2026, with no rules cited. It lists 15 visits in the last 3 years.
Has U and I Child Care Center had rules cited by the state?
Yes. Inspectors cited 47 rules across 7 of 15 visits in the last 3 years; 47 show a correction in the state record. For comparison: 92% of North Carolina daycares had at least one rule cited in the last 3 years; the typical daycare had 8. A cited rule is what an inspector found on the day of a visit. It is not a rating of the daycare today.
How many children can U and I Child Care Center care for?
45, the licensed capacity on the state record. It is licensed to serve infants, toddlers, preschoolers and school-age children.
Does U and I Child Care Center accept child care subsidies?
Yes. The state record says it accepts child care subsidies.
What are U and I Child Care Center's hours?
Monday to Friday, 6:30 AM to 7:00 PM. Holiday hours can differ.
How much does U and I Child Care Center cost?
It has not listed its tuition. Call (828) 245-0800 to ask.
What is U and I Child Care Center's phone number?
(828) 245-0800.
Where is U and I Child Care Center?
733 Oakland Road, Spindale, NC 28160. The nearest other daycare we list is Carver Head Start, 1.6 miles away.